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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. Affordable Care Act (2010): The ACA introduced the concept of value-based care, emphasizing quality and patient outcomes over quantity of services.

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A Health-Heavy State of the Union

Kaiser Health News

I also want to point out that neither Republicans nor Biden have yet said that they consider Medicaid in that same untouchable category. It was before the election — suggesting that all federal programs be sunsetted every five years and then have to be reauthorized, which would include Social Security and Medicare and Medicaid.